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Decolonial Ecologies
Thinking of Ecology from the Caribbean World
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Malcom Ferdinand's "Decolonial Ecologies" challenges conventional environmental thought by examining the interconnectedness of environmental degradation and colonial history.
The book introduces the concept of the 'double fracture,' highlighting the simultaneous separation of humans from the biosphere and the colonial divisions stemming from white supremacism and patriarchy.
Ferdinand argues that addressing these issues separately is ineffective, requiring a radical rethinking of human relationships with all life.
He uses the metaphor of the 'worldship' to illustrate how various historical narratives of separation from the Earth, such as Noah's Ark and the slave ship, must be replaced with a vision of inclusive coexistence.
The book's Caribbean context grounds its analysis, offering a unique perspective on global ecological challenges.
The book introduces the concept of the 'double fracture,' highlighting the simultaneous separation of humans from the biosphere and the colonial divisions stemming from white supremacism and patriarchy.
Ferdinand argues that addressing these issues separately is ineffective, requiring a radical rethinking of human relationships with all life.
He uses the metaphor of the 'worldship' to illustrate how various historical narratives of separation from the Earth, such as Noah's Ark and the slave ship, must be replaced with a vision of inclusive coexistence.
The book's Caribbean context grounds its analysis, offering a unique perspective on global ecological challenges.
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David Palumbo-Liu
Building Worlds Beyond Modernity’s Double Fracture: A Discussion with Azucena Castro and Malcom Ferdinand
